OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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If you major in the HDFS General Option, you’ll explore development across the lifespan within the contexts of families, schools, work and society. This unique program provides current knowledge, practical skills and opportunities for hands-on learning to help you excel in fields dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families. This option is ideal if you’re interested in education, social work, allied health sciences or other helping professions. It combines well with a minor or a second major in liberal studies, allied health professions, psychology, public health, sociology, Spanish, women’s studies, and gender and sexuality studies.
We're bringing our top-ranked online bachelor’s program in Human Development and Family Sciences to PDX starting this fall. Check out our HDFS degree in Portland.
Use the general catalog to view courses offered in the program.
Use an option sheet (pdf) to track your progress in completing course requirements.
Degree maps are guides to give students an idea of which classes they may take and when. These samples are intended for information purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor to create a personalized degree plan.
HDFS Sample Degree Map (pdf)
Schedule an academic advising appointment.
If you are a new student with Ecampus, complete the online orientation through Ecampus. When the orientation is complete the Ecampus advisor will contact you.
